The Japanese tea ceremony is an integral part of Japanese culture. It is something everyone can take part in, and most Japanese have experienced the tea ceremony by being a guest at one.
Brewing a pot of Green Tea in Japan is a complicated ritual, and is considered an art form by many people. Making a good cup of green tea, therefore, will take more time and effort than simply blasting a teabag with boiling water.
A Japanese tea garden is an enclosed garden in which stands a small tea
house where the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu or sado) is held. The
Japanese tea garden has an important function in preparing the
participants of the Japanese tea ceremony.
The Japanese tea ceremony is a highly ritualized procedure for preparing and serving tea. It is steeped in Zen Buddhism and is designed to focus the senses to the present moment. VIDEO
To most tea lovers, any time is tea time, but in many countries the term “tea time” has come to mean a particular time of day when work stops for a leisurely cup of tea.
The English tradition of high tea dates back to the days of the industrial revolution. The meal was called “high tea” because it was served on the dinner table (the high table) as opposed to the tea table (the low table). VIDEO
Making Tea